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The Muppets (2011) is a US musical comedy directed by James Bobin and co-written by Jason Segel, marking the classic characters' first Disney theatrical film release in over a decade.
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The Muppets (2011) ranks #8 of 41 in the Comedy Film ranking, behind The Big Lebowski, ahead of In Living Color (Film).
Warmly acclaimed revival with strong reviews, Oscar-winning song, high nostalgia value, and broad family-audience approval.
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Who directed and wrote The Muppets (2011)?
The Muppets (2011) was directed by James Bobin and co-written by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller. Segel also starred in the film as Gary, a devoted Muppet fan who helps reunite the troupe.
Was The Muppets (2011) a Disney film?
Yes, it was the first Muppet theatrical film released by Walt Disney Pictures since Disney acquired the Muppets franchise from the Jim Henson Company. It marked the characters' return to the big screen after more than a decade.
Did The Muppets (2011) win an Academy Award?
Yes, the song 'Man or Muppet,' written by Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 84th Oscars in 2012. McKenzie's music was widely praised as a highlight of the film.
What is the plot of The Muppets (2011)?
The story follows Gary and his Muppet brother Walter as they travel to Los Angeles and discover that an oilman named Tex Richman, played by Chris Cooper, plans to demolish the Muppet Theater for the oil beneath it. They set out to reunite Kermit and the gang for a telethon to save the theater.
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